On Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:26:18 -0800 (PST), "The Greatest!"
> wrote:

> tert in seattle wrote:
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>> jmcquown wrote:
>> > On 1/10/2017 6:46 PM, tert in seattle wrote:
>> >> jmcquown wrote:
>> >>> In a recent thread drift someone mentioned milk and referred to it as a
>> >>> refreshing beverage. I am one of the (apparently few) adults who find
>> >>> milk to be refreshing. It does, however, have to be *very* cold.
>> >>>
>> >>> I drink ice water all day long. I have a glass of ice water next to my
>> >>> bed when I go to sleep in case I get thirsty.
>> >>>
>> >>> I do not like soda pop, diet or otherwise. I do like some fruit juices,
>> >>> cranberry juice in particular. Apple juice is nice on occasion. So is
>> >>> pineapple juice. I find orange juice to be too acidic.
>> >>>
>> >>> I drink white wine (but not as much as some would have you believe) and
>> >>> I don't really consider it "refreshing".
>> >>>
>> >>> So, what's your refreshing beverage of choice?
>> >>>
>> >>> Jill
>> >>
>> >> club soda
>> >>
>> > Ah yes, club soda is good. Especially when a splash is added to
>> > cranberry juice. Makes it a little bubbly.
>> >
>> > Jill
>>
>> I like it about 60/40 with OJ.
>>
>> Another really refreshing drink I got once without asking was soda with
>> a bit of grenadine, simple syrup, and bitters (I think). It was awesome.
>> Is this a thing / is there a name for this?
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>That's Eye-talian style, also goes by the moniker "a la Campari"...

I'll sometimes add a tsp of maraschino cherry syrup to my Sprite and
Crystal Palace vodka/rocks w/lemon. I used to love Barton's Stem
Cherries with dark chocolate, but alas, no more Barton's
Bonbonniere... their has never been finer chocolate and never will be.